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''Los Angeles is a place of movie stars and fast cars and people who are too rich and people who are too poor. An area of freeway chases and drive-bys and death. But there''s another L.A., one where warmth and humor and humanity pervade. Where a tacqueria sign declares: "One cause, one people, one…

Witness the changing of a season through a watchful child’s eyes in this story of nature and discovery from award-winning author Tony Johnston and New York Times Best Illustrated artist Jim La Marche. Day after day, a girl goes to her favorite place in the woods and quietly watches from her…

After a move to a new home, comfort comes from a surprising place. Long ago, a young girl named Abigail put her beloved patchwork quilt in the attic. Generations later, another young girl discovers the quilt and makes it her own, relying on its warmth to help her feel secure in a new home.

FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN WHITE AND BLACK in 1950s Tennessee. Tony Johnston draws on her own childhood memories to limn a portrait of a sensitive and compassionate boy fighting for a friendship his father forbids. David''s daddy is determined that his son will grow up to be a doctor like…

Wild West chaos and creative problem solving are the force behind a well-loved American institution. What''s a California miner to do when gold dust sifts right out of his holey pockets? With such a raggedy wardrobe, he may as well be mining in the vanilla (that is, his birthday suit)! Good thing…

A young boy''s summer begins like every other summer . . . but everything changes when his family finds out that his younger brother, Joey, is dying. Tony Johnston''s poignant words and Barry Moser''s intimate pictures invite us to share the experience of that summer--a season of family, of life,…

Amber?s mountain is beautiful, but it is a lonely place?until the day Anna arrives, bringing both her friendship and the will to teach Amber how to read. Suddenly, Amber?s world is filled with a new magic?and new challenges. But when Anna returns to the city, will Amber be able to keep reading on…

In the old growth forest, a dashing Bigfoot prince searches for his Bigfoot princess. Rrrrrella, who also lives in the forest, would be a perfect match. But can she get past her ugly stepsisters to win the prince''s heart? Full-color illustrations.

From Caldecott Medalist Stephen Gammell and beloved writer Tony Johnston, this joyous picture book celebrates the sound of a baby’s laughter. The family gathers round to hear the sweet sound of the new baby’s sweet laugh! But just because everyone has gathered doesn’t mean the…

The Bloggins School boiler room isn''t glamorous, but it''s home-steamy-home for Martha Snapdragon, the janitor''s daughter. This school is anything but normal: There are misbehaving dragons, dastardly dealings between the principal and the school bully, and a giant bejeweled spoon stuck in the…